Watseka Police teamed up with Iroquois County Sheriff's Police,KAMEG and Aroma Park Polcie in a traffic and tavern compliance check Friday.  Police concentrated their efforts on traffic violations and a focus on high-crime areas to better provide safety for local citizens. Two arrests were made.  Several warnings were handed out during 25 traffic stops.

27-year-old Jonathon Starr of Watseka was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and cannabis.  He was also charged with driving an uninsured vehicle.  22-year-old Cody Hartlep of Watseka was cited for driving while revoked and obstructing a police officer.

The law enforcement effort included drug sniffing dogs from KAMEG and Aroma Park Police.

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